As surrounding states have moved to legalize marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, Wisconsin thus far has maintained the status quo. Yet what has happened in neighboring states extends beyond their borders, as half of all Wisconsinites of legal age now can drive 75 minutes or less to buy legal recreational marijuana. Gov. Tony Evers […]
On August 17, 2022, Marquette University Law School presented the results of a new statewide survey during an in-person event featuring poll director Prof. Charles Franklin. The Marquette Law School Poll’s August survey of Wisconsin looks at post-primary preferences in the races for governor and the U.S. Senate. The poll includes the public’s views of […]
On April 22, 2022, Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Tommy Thompson Opts Out Run for Governor Former Foxconn Executive Blames Evers Administration Lawmakers Host Blunt Conversation on Medical Marijuana Redistricting UW-System Board of Regents […]
On April 22, 2022, Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Tommy Thompson Opts Out Run for Governor Former Foxconn Executive Blames Evers Administration Lawmakers Host Blunt Conversation on Medical Marijuana Redistricting UW-System Board of Regents […]
On April 20, 2022, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry will held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 1034: medical marijuana, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty
On February 8, 2022, Wisconsin Health News hosted a legislator roundtable to discuss bills on medical marijuana and insurer practices around specialty drugs. Panelists: Rep. Rob Summerfield, R-Bloomer Sen. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee Rep. Lisa Subeck, D-WMadison
On January 26, 2022, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield), along with colleagues, announced the introduction of Republican-led medical marijuana legislation.
On November 19, 2021, WisconsinEye Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Redistricting Kleefisch sues the Elections Commission COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations on the Rise Sortwell and Ortiz-Velez Marijuana Legislation School Report Cards Released for 2020-21
On November 19, 2021, WisconsinEye Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Redistricting Kleefisch sues the Elections Commission COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations on the Rise Sortwell and Ortiz-Velez Marijuana Legislation School Report Cards Released for 2020-21
On November 16, 2021, a bipartisan coalition of Assembly and Senate Republicans and Democrats held a news conference in the Assembly Parlor to speak on marijuana reform legislation. The proposed legislation is a common sense effort that encompasses a variety of opinions from both sides to bring Democrats and Republicans together.
On February 3, 2020, the Milwaukee Press Club hosted a panel discussion with professionals and politicians to discuss the ongoing debate surrounding the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes and whether the Wisconsin Legislature and Governor Tony Evers should approve it. Panelists include: Cecilia J. Hillard, Associate Dean for Research and Director of Neuroscience Research […]
